How to flavor quinoa?

blueberryoatmeal80

Everytime I make quinoa it turns out bland and dry. I have tried using chicken broth instead of water but it tastes the same to me. I would really like to eat it more but it just doesn't taste very good to me. What can I add that won't make my calories go way up yet tastes good?

bodiva88

Be sure you rinse it, because I find it bitter if you don't. Add spices or herbs like you would to rice or pasta. Add mire poix, which makes everything better.

JessHealthKick

I usually cook it with garlic and a little bit of onion. Have fun with the garlic - I eat raw garlic, so as you can imagine I like to go overboard. Stock is a good idea as well! It honestly depends on your taste buds though, if you're used to really salty processed foods then I can imagine quinoa is a bit boring.

Remember not to have it by itself though! I have it as a rice replacement

jessgumkowski88

bump! I have the same problem!

Lay821

try chopped red onions green peppers ground turkey, chicken or beef

JessHealthKick

Be sure you rinse it, because I find it bitter if you don't. Add spices or herbs like you would to rice or pasta. Add mire poix, which makes everything better.

yes i forgot to mention this! I am sure to rinse mine really thoroughly, even rub it between my fingers to get the bitter bit from the surface. I then put it in a pan with a tiny bit of olive oil and roast the quinoa until it starts popping - this is when you add water/stock and cook until fluffy

Sweetbelle159

I add a little knob of fresh ginger and I always cook mine in chicken stock

leonaedithlewis

If you go on Pinterest and search "quinoa" you will find hundreds of tasty Recipies using quinoa.

Textmessage

I use some butter, cilantro and lime juice.

restoreleanne

I love to eat for breakfast cook 1/4c Quinoa, 1/2c water, 1/2c Milk, 1 Apple, 2 T Walnut and 2t of cinnamon

kaj44

One of my favorites is fresh lime juice and cilantro....................yum! You can actually use quina anyway you would use rice. After is cooked, stir fry it with various veggies and a bit of low sodium soy..................or just add tomatoes, onions, and franks..........or spinach, feta cheese, red onions................................the possibilities are endless.....................

Ipalavra

I rinse mine thoroughly then I like to add a lot of cumin. That's all I use but then again I actually enjoy the taste of plain quinoa when cooked just right and fluffy. Another good one to add to anything is Mrs. Dash or a pre-made Mediterranean herb mix.

blueberryoatmeal80

Wow! Thanks for all your useful info!! I definitely rinse. Didn't the first time and I learned my lesson. I will have to experiment with spices a little more, I like things a little spicy. What is the difference between regular quinoa and the red quinoa? Is it just the color or is there a flavor difference?

neanderthin

I like to cook it with butter and onion then walk it over to the bin and throw it out, awful stuff. j/k

bluelena

I'm lazy. I buy the pre-rinsed quinoa.

Lots of good ideas here. I just toast it a bit, cook in chicken broth, and add whatever herb sounds good. It's an awesome rice replacement. I haven't made it in awhile, so I guess it's time to revisit it!

MrsSandra

Quinoa mixed with diced chicken breast, avocado oil, steamed spinach, raw garlic, fresh raw tomatoes, fresh squeezed lime juice and a sprinkle of Himalayan Pink sea salt. DELICIOUS!

Ancient Harvest Organic Traditional - Quinoa, 1/8 cup dry
Generic - Fresh Raw Garlic, 3 clove
Kirkland - Himalayan Pink Sea Salt, 1/4 tsp.
Great Value - Avocado, 0.33 medium
Chicken - Breast, meat only, cooked, roasted, 0.25 cup, chopped or diced
Generic - Fresh Squeezed Lime, 1 small
Windset Farms Grape Tomatoes (Costco - Grape Tomatoes, 100 grams

Makes a great complete meal especially if you add steamed spinach for close to 0 calories

Under 300 calories, 6 fiber, 17 protein, 28 carb






















285 30 6 17 28 0

sarahsedai

My favorite way to eat quinia is with roasted veggies tossed with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar. And lots of garlic. If I'm preparing it for breakfast... its with agave and cinnamon.

cindybpitts

Add it to homemade soups too...other than that I dont like it either!

needles85365

bump. going to try this. my sister loves it but I haven't aquired a taste yet. like the garlic idea. love garlic!

Kymmu

Quinoa mixed with diced chicken breast, avocado oil, steamed spinach, raw garlic, fresh raw tomatoes, fresh squeezed lime juice and a sprinkle of Himalayan Pink sea salt. DELICIOUS!

Ancient Harvest Organic Traditional - Quinoa, 1/8 cup dry
Generic - Fresh Raw Garlic, 3 clove
Kirkland - Himalayan Pink Sea Salt, 1/4 tsp.
Great Value - Avocado, 0.33 medium
Chicken - Breast, meat only, cooked, roasted, 0.25 cup, chopped or diced
Generic - Fresh Squeezed Lime, 1 small
Windset Farms Grape Tomatoes (Costco - Grape Tomatoes, 100 grams


Makes a great complete meal especially if you add steamed spinach for close to 0 calories

Under 300 calories, 6 fiber, 17 protein, 28 carb

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285 30 6 17 28 0

Kymmu

add nuts, honey and fruit too!